EDUCATION SHAPED BY THE ALPS
Learning & Teaching at HIF
At HIF, there is no single route to success. We combine core academics, enriched experiences, outdoor learning and wellbeing to create a genuinely holistic education shaped by life in the Alps.
Our approach means every student can discover how they learn best, pursue their ambitions and make the most of life in the Alps.
Celebrating our Four educational pillars at HIF
CORE ACADEMICS
Through our Swiss Matura and International Programme pathways, students are challenged to think critically, develop their independence and achieve their academic potential.
ENRICHED PROGRAMMES
Transformative experiences beyond the classroom, including Camps and Ignite, help students develop new skills, discover talents, and grow as individuals while broadening their understanding of the world around them.
APPLIED OUTDOOR EDUCATION
The Alps are integral to the educational experience at HIF. Through outdoor and adventure-based learning, students apply knowledge and skills in real-world environments, developing resilience, collaboration, and confidence.
WELLBEING
Wellbeing is woven throughout HIF school life, with a focus on positive relationships, physical health, emotional wellbeing, student voice and personal development. Our spectacular Alpine environment provides physical space to be active, connect with nature, and find balance.
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ACTIVE BY NATURE
HIF Sports Academy
At HIF, movement is part of everyday life, with sports opportunities for every student at every level. For some, sport means recreational activities and outdoor adventures; for others, athletic and ski training. At HIF, professional coaches also support student-athletes in preparing for elite competitions in our Sports Academy.
Set in the Swiss Alps, our campus offers exceptional year-round access to snow sports in winter, and climbing, mountain biking and trail running in warmer months, allowing students to build a personalised pathway around their interests and ambitions.
Sports on offer at HIF
Winter sports
- Ice Hockey
- Alpine skiing
- Cross-country skiing
- Biathlon
- Snowboarding
- Ice Skating
Summer sports
- Orienteering
- Mountain biking
- Trail running
- Climbing
- Kayaking
- White water rafting
- Sailing
- Golf
- Tennis
Year round
- Athletics
- Football
- Volleyball
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Hiking
Students come first
All learning experiences are designed with our students' needs, talents, and capabilities in mind. HIF believes that children should be respected and their views should be heard.
Helping students cultivate their own voice and choice in the way they learn, and enabling them to become mature learners who can take ownership of their learning, is a big part of life. This is what the school understands as ‘Student Agency’, which is critical for academic success, university life, and beyond.
